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    TR2/3/3A What temperature of electric fan switch do you use in your radiator?

    I am thinking of getting one of the Wizard radiators with an electric fan for the TR3A. I see it comes with a bung for a temperature probe to turn the fan on. I was wondering at what temperature the fan should turn on? I do not want it running too often and I do not want it not running often...
    • sammy
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    • radiator
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    • Forum: Triumph
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    Radiator drain

    Hello all, New member here... I'm working to get my 57 TR3 back on the road after sitting for 23 years. Last night I went to drain the radiator (in car) and remove the drain petcock which was stuck, so I could clean and restore it. It twisted off but instead of unscrewing, it brought with it...
    • Snigolet
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    • radiator tr3
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Blogs
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    My BJ8 Barn Find

    Myth: Barn Finds are great cars, will be in great shape and cost little to renovate. FALSE. Let me restate that - VERY FALSE. There are very few exceptions to this. My barn find may or may not be one of these - TBD. The engine was seized, brakes and clutch peddles went to the floor and...
    • cdumke
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    • barn find bj8 fuel tank radiator seized
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Austin Healey
  4. HighAltitudeTR3

    TR2/3/3A Cooling system normal?

    My 59 TR3 will blow coolant out of the overflow valve every time I refil it. I don't think I'm over filling it, but it's also hard to tell if I was able to drain the entire system. im also concerned there are air bubbles in the lines... any advice on how to fill, or refill, check level, and/or...
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    TR4/4A electric fan

    i have a 62 TR4, which was pretty modified by its two previous owners. i've kept up the tradition; it needed an engine rebuild so we upped it to 89 mm pistons. needles to say, it runs a bit hot. did not have a mechanical fan on it when i got it; it had a pretty strange big heavy metal motor...
    • Sumton
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    • electric fan overheating radiator tr4
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Triumph
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    TR2/3/3A Thermostats in Hot Summers and Moderate Winters

    Given that everything else which can affect cooling on a TR is in order (radiator/cap/shroud, pump, tuning/timing) one generally wants to have a decent thermostat. This is a much discussed topic on various fora as I have found: Traditional bellows vs. modern, modern with or w/o holed bypass...
    • Tropical TR
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    • high flow radiator thermostat tr3 tridon
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Triumph
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    TR2/3/3A Radiator Recoring in Virginia

    Does anyone know of a good radiator recoring/repair shop in southern Virginia? Would appreciate any leads. Regards, Walter
    • Tropical TR
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    • radiator radiator repair recore
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Triumph
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    TR2/3/3A TR3 Over heating

    I have the same issue as many with keeping my 1959 TR3 engine cool while at idle after running at speed. I am looking for feedback from anyone who has actually dealt with this issue or just general running hot issues. Did you add an electric fan? Did you replace the stock fan blade. Which fan...
    • ScottWyke
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    • cooling fan overheat radiator tr3
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Triumph
  9. 2billydavies

    TR2/3/3A radiator question

    Hello everyone.... I just joined this forum yesterday on advice from my father. He recently gave me his 1958 TR3a that has been in our family for about 30 years. I grew up with this car and am excited to receive it. It is being shipped from PA to Florida as I type. I cannot wait to continue...
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